Merit 0 5 G Insecticide Granules

Which of the following pests is specifically listed as a target for Merit 0 5 G when applied to Landscape Plantings?

• Chinch bugs
• White grub larvae ✓
• Annual bluegrass weevil
• Cutworms

Answer: The label specifies white grub larvae (such as Japanese beetle larvae, chafers, Phyllophaga spp., Asiatic garden beetle, and Oriental beetle) for landscape plantings.

When applying Merit 0 5 G to turfgrasses for the control of grubs, billbugs, and annual bluegrass weevil, when is the optimum time to apply?

• After the adult pests have been seen feeding
• Prior to egg hatch of the target pest ✓
• During the peak of the adult mating season
• Immediately after the first instar nymphs hatch

Answer: The label states that for optimum control of grubs, billbugs, and annual bluegrass weevil, application should be made prior to egg hatch.

According to the label, where is Merit 0 5 G Insecticide Granules NOT permitted for use?

• Residential areas
• Industrial buildings
• Commercial greenhouses and sod farms ✓
• Landscape plantings

Answer: The label explicitly states the product is not for use in commercial greenhouses, nurseries, on sod farms, or on grass grown for seed.

When treating mole crickets, what should be done if adults or large nymphs are already actively tunneling?

• Apply a second dose of Merit 0 5 G immediately
• Accompaniment with a curative insecticide ✓
• Wait until the next growing season
• Apply only to the surface without irrigation

Answer: The label notes that when adults or large nymphs are actively tunneling, application should be accompanied by a curative insecticide.

What is the maximum annual application limit for this product per acre?

• 60 lb per acre
• 80 lb per acre ✓
• 1.8 lb per acre
• 0.4 lb of active ingredient per acre

Answer: The label states applications cannot exceed a total of 80 lb per acre per year.

According to the restrictions, which type of tree species must NOT be treated with this product?

• Evergreens
• Tilia species ✓
• Foliage plants
• Ground covers

Answer: The label states: 'Do not apply this product, by any application method, to linden, basswood or other Tilia species.'

If rainfall does not occur within 24 hours after application to turf, what action should be taken for optimum control?

• Mow the turf immediately
• Apply a remedial insecticide
• Irrigate to move the active ingredient through the thatch ✓
• Wait for the next scheduled rainfall

Answer: The label states that for optimum control, if rainfall does not occur within 24 hours, irrigate to move the active ingredient through the thatch.

Which condition should a technician avoid when applying Merit 0 5 G to ensure the product penetrates the root zone?

• Applying to dry turfgrass
• Applying to waterlogged or saturated areas ✓
• Applying during the day
• Applying to landscape plantings

Answer: The label advises avoiding application to areas which are waterlogged or saturated, as this will not allow penetration into the root zone.